Capparis orientalis
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Capparis orientalis

Caper Bush

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
Click count
20
Observations
10

Description

Source: leafsnap

Capparis orientalis is a species of plants in the family Capparaceae.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Capparis spinosa subsp. rupestris is native to open habitats, such as sunlit meadows and forest margins, which supply plenty of light. It does best in full sun but can tolerate partial sun, adjusting well to different light conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

Capparis spinosa subsp. rupestris shows good temperature adaptability, tolerating high heat and wide temperature fluctuations. In hot weather, attention to irrigation and providing suitable shade is necessary to avoid sunburn. Conversely, Capparis spinosa subsp. rupestris has limited tolerance to low temperatures; while it can endure some cold, very low temperatures can cause frost damage.

Ideal temperature: 15–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Fertilizing Capparis spinosa subsp. rupestris depends on proper timing. Start feeding in early spring and continue once a month up to early summer. Fertilizer encourages attractive blooms and supplies energy during both dormancy and active growth stages.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Capparis
Family
Capparaceae
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
30 cm to 91 cm
Mature Spread
0.49 m to 1.52 m
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
White, Pink
Flower Size
5.08 cm to 7.62 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall
Native Area
Libya, Egypt, Turkey, Tunisia, Italy, Spain, Albania, Algeria, Greece, Croatia, France

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Common Names (1)

en Caper Bush